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Atwell International has brought the “AiO Speed Watcher” onto the market. The British manufacturer of safety solutions for lifts praises his new product as a “revolution in speed control and uncontrolled movement detection”.
At the end of April, Atwell International invited various representatives from the elevator industry to get their own impression of the new "AiO Speed Watcher" at the product launch at Eastwood Park. Following the presentation, attendees were invited into the lift lab, where they witnessed live demonstrations performed by product experts of the company.
"These interactive demonstrations showcased two key aspects of our new product: its advanced electromechanical features and it’s robust monitoring capabilities", explains the manufacturer from Hallow, near Worcester.
Through live simulations on the test rig, attendees experienced the precise control exhibited by the "AiO Speed Watcher", effectively mitigating uncontrolled movements and overspeed scenarios. They were also presented with a live feed of a lift showcasing the product’s wireless connection monitoring capabilities.
"Unlike traditional systems, which rely on set speeds for activation, our product continuously monitors speed and acceleration, allowing earlier brake deployment stopping a lift with better precision, thus ensuring a significantly safer user experience," says the newsletter from Atwell International.
Key features include:
• CE certified to EN 81:20/50 by British Standards Institution (BSI).
• Replaces the traditional system of Overspeed Governor, Tension Weight and Rope.
• Eliminates the need for connection kits and bars when used with VG Safety Gears.
• Suitable for use on all guide rails, whether oiled or dry, from 9 to 19mm as standard.
• Offers full UCM and overspeed protection.
• Speed range of 0.05 to 7.5m/s.
More information: atwellinternational.com
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